Photo courtesy of Clavin Funeral Home - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
Jul 12, 1946 – Jun 9, 2020 (Age 73)
Robert Charles Golden, 73, passed away on June 9, 2020, the result of heart complications. He was born on July 12, 1946 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Although he lived in Arrochar, Staten Island for more than thirty years, he always considered Bay Ridge his hometown.
Before retiring, Bob was an Executive Vice President of Prudential Financial. He was a man of deep faith and gave tirelessly to many charitable causes, of which Catholic Charities and HeartShare Human Services, for which he served as Vice Chair, were closest to his heart.
Bob loved everything Irish and was a proud member of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, The Emerald Association of Long Island, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, and The Saint Patrick’s Society of Brooklyn. In 2000, he was named one of the Wall Street 50 by Irish America Magazine. He was also past President of The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn and The Bayfort Benevolent Associates.
Bob was a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, a Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a Knight, Grand Cross, of The Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
A graduate of Xaverian High School and Fordham University Graduate School of Business, he is listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Finance & Industry. He loved fun and hanging out with the boys and will be missed by his Vermont bonding buddies. Cigar nights won’t be the same without him.
A man who never craved the limelight yet received many awards and honors, he was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Catholic Guardian Society, Educator of the Year by the Association of Teachers of New York, Chief Brehon of the Great Irish Fair of Brooklyn, Man of the Year by the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, and Man of the Year by Catholic Big Brothers. Golden was also the recipient of the Bishop’s Humanitarian Award from Catholic Charities, Diocese of Brooklyn, the Spirit of Xaverian Award from Xaverian High School, the Excellence in Volunteerism Award from HeartShare Human Services, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, to name just a few.
Bob, truly a man with a “Golden” heart, was the beloved husband of Maureen Moore and the proud father of Kathleen Elizabeth and Robert Charles, Jr. Kind and generous to the core, he will be truly missed by all who knew him.
The family encourages donations in lieu of flowers to:
HeartShare Human Services
Moore Residence
12 Metrotech Center, 29th floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Bob was one of the best . Unfortunately taking away to earley .
Many of us miss his smile and friendship.RIP
Ralph Monda
June 07, 2025 | Staten Island, NY | Friend
To the Golden family, my deepest sympathies. I am just hearing about "Bobby's" passing. He and my brother, Joe, were good friends for many years, and Robert kindly assisted me when I ran into a snaggle purchasing a home. May he rest in piece and may your love for him continue forever.
Diane Saunders Sternbach
January 22, 2022 | Friend
I worked at one of the charities that Mr. Golden supported. His generosity and dedication were awe inspiring. More times than I can remember during my time there, I said "God bless Bob Golden." I meant it then and I mean it now. "God bless Bob Golden." Rest in peace. Thank you for your extraordinary generosity to so many organizations.
Rosemary McKenna
August 12, 2021 | Bronx, NY | Acquaintance
A good man, a great friend whose smile and friendship will be truly missed.
Rest in peace Bob.
Ned Gilhooly & Joanie Schilling
June 19, 2020 | Friend
I pray for the repose of the soul of Bob Golden. From the description of his life and his photograph, Bob was a man of conviction, devotion and had a twinkle in his eye.
Keith Douglass
June 17, 2020 | Islamorada, FL | Military
Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Simone Taylor
June 15, 2020
A truly great man, husband, and father. Of all his many qualities, the one most admired was the humble manner that was always consistent in everything he did or accomplished.
I feel blessed to have considered him a good friend. I will miss him dearly.
My deepest sympathy to his beloved wife Maureen, and to his children Katie and Bobby. He will be deeply missed by the many people who loved him.
Dan LeSaffre
June 15, 2020 | West Caldwell, NJ | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Malone
June 15, 2020 | Staten Island, NY | Friend
We were so saddened by the news of Bob's passing. Over the years, we enjoyed the support, friendship, and love that Bob shared -- without limit. We are so grateful to Maureen, Katie, and Bobby for sharing Bob with us and with the many Catholic and nondenominational charities he supported. We share in your grief and in your love for a person who was -- without doubt -- the most generous person we have known. May he rest in peace.
Pat and Joanne Russo
June 14, 2020 | Brooklyn | Friend
